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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 700.94, 1,050.82 and 469.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 700.94, 1,050.82 and 469.12 is: 703.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    700.94 : 1,050.82 = 469.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    700.94/1,050.82 = 469.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    700.94x = 1,050.82 × 469.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    700.94x = 492,965.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,965.18/700.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703.29

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